Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/11/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Technology
Type: Action
Subject: 14.18 Review and Potential Approval of Renewal of Contract with Aeries Software for Aeries Communications (ParentSquare) Parent Messaging Software
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with high expectations and rigorous instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Goal 2:
Highly qualified, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will create learning environment respectful of all students' backgrounds ensuring they are college and career ready when they graduate.
Goal 3:
Families and community will be informed and empowered as partners with Mt. Diablo Unified to support student learning and improve student outcomes.
Goal 4:
Focus scholars, specifically African American students, Foster Youth, students experiencing homelessness, students with IEP's and emerging bilingual students, will experience culturally responsive practices and be provided rigorous instruction within an educational environment that builds trust and inclusive partnerships between the students, families and staff.
Policy:
Enclosure AERIES ParentSquare Renewal Quote
File Attachment:
AERIES Communication Q-03358 Renewal October 01 2024.pdf
Summary: ParentSquare is a communications platform associated with the Aeries student information system. ParentSquare facilitates District and site notifications and classroom communications directly with families and students, including two-way communication in over 100 languages. Using a single communications platform District-wide allows streamlined communication and support for school sites.
Funding: IT Department
Fiscal Impact $134,428.50
Recommendation: Move to approve renewal of contract with Aeries Software for Aeries Communications (ParentSquare) parent messaging software
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Ellen Marie Martin - Administrative Secretary
Signed By:
Robert Sidford - Director of Technology and Innovation
Signed By:
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve renewal of contract with Aeries Software for Aeries Communications (ParentSquare) parent messaging software'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes